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New taxi checks will provide greater peace of mind – Featherstone
January 18, 2012 7:06 PM
Liberal Democrat Home Office Minster, Lynne Featherstone has today announced enhanced checks for taxi drivers and private hire vehicles to ensure greater security and peace of mind for all taxi users, especially vulnerable people and women travelling alone.
Commenting, Lynne Featherstone said:
"Taxi drivers provide a valuable service for people in all walks of life, transporting some children to and from school, and lone women home after a night out.
"It is right the public are confident the appropriate checks have been carried out before a taxi licence is granted.
"As a Liberal Democrat, I'm committed to ensuring that any additional criminal checks strike a balance between a respect for civil liberties and responsibility to protect the public.
"These proposals ensure that licensing authorities have all the information they need before approving a license and the public are protected and have greater peace of mind."
Commenting further, Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker said:
"When you get into a taxi, particularly late at night, you want to have confidence that you are in safe hands. I therefore welcome this announcement which will make people feel more secure."
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